About

Established in 1918, the Dallas Junior Chamber of Commerce (DJCC) is the city’s premier network for young professionals between the ages 21 – 41. We offer diverse opportunities for personal and professional growth through professional development, networking, and philanthropy.

Our members are active, up and coming professionals in the Dallas community. Through philanthropic projects and our annual signature events, we make a powerful impact on our community by volunteering and fundraising for several charitable organizations. Professional development is available through monthly meeting speakers and our training seminars. We also host a variety of social activities including cultural, sporting and networking events.

We provide our members unparalleled opportunities to gain the experience needed to become more effective civic and business leaders in an environment where they can meet others with the same ambition.

With a median age of 28, in just about every industry including legal, engineering, marketing, sales, finance, and many entrepreneurs, our organization boasts many outstanding members, and a newsletter distribution of over 1000.

President John F. Kennedy credited the Junior Chamber for providing his ‘informal’ education, which he considered equally important as his Harvard ‘formal’ education.

What We Do

Community Service

We organize a number of opportunities to give back to our community. Previously, events have been held at Scottish Rite Hospital, North Texas Food Bank, The Ronald McDonald House, The Bridge, and DFW Airport, where we welcomed our military troops home.

Networking Happy Hours

These social and networking events provide an opportunity to get to know fellow members and guests. These are often held in conjunction with other young professional groups, such as Helping Hands, the American Heart Association, Dallas Association of Young Lawyers and Habitat for Humanity.

Professional Training Seminars

We offer periodic training seminars targeted toward young professionals on topics like business development, negotiation, personal marketing, resume writing, and interview tactics. Our seminars are taught by outstanding DJCC Members, community leaders, entrepreneurs, and business leaders from throughout the area.

BEEP – Beeping Easter Egg Hunt for the Visually Impaired

This extraordinary event allows visually impaired children and their families to hunt for custom-made beeping eggs. Many of these very special children and their families also enjoy face painting, piñatas and other family oriented activities. Proceeds benefit the State of Texas Division of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services.

Christmas in July

Our newest summer event! All event proceed benefit Jonathan’s Place, a local charity for disadvantaged children. It’s a wonderful chance to take part in a unique event each summer, and support the local community.

Johnny Sides: Police Rookie of the Year Gala

This is our most prestigious event honoring the Dallas Police Department’s Rookie of the Year. The event is a unique opportunity to mingle with our city’s most elite politicians and civic officials. The event benefits the Assist the Officer Foundation, which provides financial assistance to officers facing loss of income due to a serious injury, life threatening illness or other catastrophic event.